Echo IQ is trading 5% up at A$1.68, extending its rebound, driven by recent strategic developments. * The company raised A$110 million through an institutional placement on July 1, 2026, aimed at funding US expansion and AI product pipeline acceleration. * On July 2, 2026, Echo IQ secured exclusive access to up to 1 million echocardiography studies, significantly strengthening its AI competitive moat for future product development. * The recent quotation of 75.9 million new shares on July 7, 2026, followed the placement, further impacting market liquidity.